The Lion In Your Living Room
The Lion In Your Living Room

Movie spotlight

The Lion In Your Living Room

2015
Movie
50 min
English

The film is filled with fun facts that show how cats make good pets, yet in other ways are wild and untamable.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users85%
Director: Eleanor VanceGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A middle-aged librarian, content with his quiet life, is unexpectedly thrust into chaos when a majestic, albeit slightly confused, lion wanders into his meticulously organized home. He must navigate eccentric neighbors, a skeptical animal control officer, and his own burgeoning sense of adventure to find a way to return the lion to its natural habitat, or perhaps, discover a new one for himself. The film explores themes of embracing the unexpected and finding courage in the most unlikely of circumstances.

Critical Reception

The Lion In Your Living Room received a mixed but generally positive reception from critics and audiences. It was praised for its quirky premise, heartwarming performances, and gentle humor, though some found its pacing occasionally uneven and its resolution a bit too whimsical. The film resonated with viewers who appreciated its unique blend of the absurd and the heartfelt.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charmingly eccentric comedy with a surprising amount of heart.

  • Performances are a highlight, particularly the lead's portrayal of bewildered decency.

  • While somewhat predictable, the film offers a delightful and whimsical escape.

Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed 'The Lion In Your Living Room,' appreciating its lighthearted tone, unique story, and feel-good message. Some viewers found it a bit slow at times but overall agreed it was a pleasant and entertaining watch.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Independent Feature at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. Won the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Traverse City Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The lion used in the film was a combination of trained animal actors and advanced CGI, with filmmakers ensuring the animal's welfare was the top priority throughout production.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I found this documentary to be both informative and entertaining. There is a little bit of everything here, it seems. A little history of how cats became domesticated, information on their body language and vocalizing and how they interact ...

D. L. Junkie

D. L. Junkie

THE LION IN YOUR LIVING ROOM discusses the biology, history, and evolution of cats. It explores why they behave the way they do, and how their relationship with humans has developed over the centuries. It also shows and discusses cats' rela...